EPL Transfer Talk – August 22 – West Ham to swoop for...

EPL Transfer Talk – August 22 – West Ham to swoop for Wilfried Bony

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West Ham United are in the market for a striker following a thigh injury to club record signing Andre Ayew last weekend. The Daily Mail is claiming that Slaven Bilic will turn to Manchester City’s Wilfried Bony who has been deemed surplus to requirements by the Sky Blues.

Everton are in talks with FC Porto over a possible move for winger Yacine Brahimi, Sky Sports claim. Talks between the two clubs are progressing, but Everton face a challenge as the Algerian international reportedly wants to play for a Premier League club competing in the Champions League this season.

Danny Drinkwater has been rumoured to be a target for a number of clubs this summer but he won’t be going anywhere, according to reports from the Daily Mirror. The British publication is speculating that the 26-year-old is set to become the latest player to commit to the Leicester City, after Riyad Mahrez last week.

Juan Cuadrado is expected to make a permanent move to Serie A champions Juventus in the coming days, according to ESPN. Their report speculates that the Colombian is set to leave Chelsea, having enjoyed an improved season on loan with the Italian champions.

Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez could be set to join West Bromwich Albion if Baggies’ manager Tony Pulis gets his way claim the Daily Telegraph. They are reporting that a season long loan deal is to be offered before the end of the window.

West Ham midfielder Pedro Obiang could be set for a return to Italy this summer according to reports from Italian publication Gazetta della Sport. It is being speculated that Fiorentina are interested in signing the 24-year-old, who started on the bench as West Ham marked their first Premier League game at the Olympic Stadium with a win.

Sunderland and Watford are set to go head-to-head to sign Atletico Madrid fullback Javier Manquillo before the end of the transfer window. Sky Sports are speculating that both clubs are keen to add a right sided fullback before next week’s transfer deadline.

Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb is a reported target for German side FC Schalke according to reports from the Daily Mirror. Their report claims that Spurs have rejected a £10 million bid for the 21-year-old who is not currently a first-team regular.

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